asked the Minister for Communications the reasons his Department have not acceded to the request of RTE for longer broadcasting hours for a variety of radio services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Broadcasting Hours.
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I approved additional broadcasting hours on Radio na Gaeltachta last year and the extended service commenced on Easter Monday of this year. The question of increased broadcasting hours for Radio 2, FM3 and the Cork local radio service is being considered in the context of developments in radio broadcasting generally.